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Valley of flowers

20 Sep 2024

The Valley of Flowers National Park: A Historical and Natural Treasure

Discover the rich history of the Valley of Flowers National Park, from its accidental discovery in 1931 to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its botanical wonders, rare wildlife, and mythological significance.

16 Nov 2022

DNA: When the United Nations organization UNESCO was formed in 1945

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Indian Railways

12 Oct 2022

Railway stations under UNESCO's World Heritage sites will leave you awestruck

Indian railway stations add to the rich cultural heritage of the country THESE four railway stations are listed under UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites These stations are architectural marvels of 19th and 20th centuries

03 Feb 2019

Police intensify probe into vandalism at Hampi

A carved stone pillar at Hampi was allegedly damaged by miscreants and the video of it has gone viral on social media.

02 Feb 2019

Miscreants allegedly damage pillar in Hampi; Karnataka Police initiate probe

Bellary Superintendent of Police (SP) Arun Rangarajan said that there are likely four-five people involved in the incident.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

06 Apr 2018

Trains running on 3 heritage railway lines to make your journey more pleasant

Three of the hill railways, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

09 Aug 2017

Nearly 60,000 evacuated after China earthquake kills 19

The 2008 quake set off deadly landslides in the region, obliterating towns and damming rivers -- creating menacing "quake lakes" that forced the evacuation of thousands downstream as the army worked to clear the blockages.

11 May 2017

MP to seek heritage tag for Mughal era water-works

The state government has decided to take up the matter with the Centre.

Islamic State group

20 Jan 2017

IS wreaks new destruction in Syria`s ancient Palmyra

The Islamic State group has demolished more treasured monuments in Syria`s ancient Palmyra, a month after recapturing it from government forces, the country`s antiquities chief said Friday.

07 Sep 2016

Pakistani minister demands an apology from Ashutosh Gowariker for distorting facts in Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Mohenjo Daro’

Shah said that this film has made a mockery of highly developed culture of the 5000-year-old civilization.

23 May 2016

Ayutthaya: Once a diplomatic hub in the Siamese kingdom, now a Thailand heritage site

Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya was the second capital of the Siamese kingdom.

05 May 2016

Visit Mahabalipuram to admire monolithic structures and ancient rock works – See Pics

Mahabalipuram structures reflect the ancient Dravidian style of architecture with traces of Buddhist influence.

20 Mar 2016

Prince Harry lauds resilience of Nepalese people

Britain's Prince Harry on Sunday saluted the resilience of Nepalese people still struggling to recover from last year's devastating earthquakes as he called on the President and discussed post-quake rehabilitation efforts during his maiden visit to Himalayan nation.

02 Dec 2015

Darjeeling Toy Train to resume service soon

Around four years after services of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train were suspended because of massive landslides in Paglajora, about 50 km from Siliguri, fresh hopes have emerged that the train journey between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling will resume soon.

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